A Visit to Jilin Estates

  When I seen the Asian inspired prints included in the HUD for the new Chantal top from PM I fell in love with them immediately and knew I had to feature one of them.  Once the outfit was put together, instead of staying at my home sim to do the blog picture as I normally do, I knew I had to do a picture that was on location.  That's when I discovered Jilin Estates. I love visiting sims based on places China, Japan and other Far East countries (a visit to Japan is actually on my real life "to do" list). There is such an appreciation for nature and they are often the most beautiful and peaceful places to spend a few hours seeing all the little details.   For a photographer - it is an absolute dream.  

Outfit Features:

PM – CHANTAL

 Pants and Top Sold Separately

Top HUD with 24 Print Options

Pants / Belts HUD with 48 Solid Colour Options

MegaPack Available

Available at WIP’s June Round (June 2-22)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/WIP/149/174/1493

 

 

Outfit features – Cazimi, Not Found, Avaway, LeLutka, Cae, Maitreya, AviGlam, Tashi, Truth, Kunglers

 

Taken on Location at: Jilin Estates   http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bamboo/229/54/53

Pose – IsoMotion – Oiran Stand

Lighting Windlight Setting  – PaperSnow

Photographer, Stylist, Model – Yhishara Cerise

All that Glitters

 Beauty is in so many things.  It can be found in boutiques all over the world where even the basic of things is worth more than one person can earn in a lifetime.  Some people pursue gold and diamonds, designer clothing, cars, and homes that are set in exclusive neighborhoods - spending millions of dollars on them.  Some of those things will take your breath away with how beautiful they are.   But I have walked in the Canadian winter time, where the very air sparkles.  And I have seen sunsets that paint the sky with vivid colors.   I have seen deer laying peacefully observing the world around them - not afraid at all.   Most of all, I have seen love expressed in the most beautiful of ways by people I love and complete strangers.   There is a saying that all that glitters is not gold.  They're right.  Sometimes it's even better.  

OUTFIT - PM - Jessy - 

Available from April 18 - May 28 at SENSE Event http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DreamsLand/180/105/1502

BAG - PM - Luca Handbag 

Available At the PM Main Store:   http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stellar/122/45/23 

Outfit features - Not Found - Lelutka - Cae - Kunglers - Maitreya - Avi-Glam - Rowne - Truth - Luna

POSE - Glitter Challenge 7

Lighting - Shadows Bright Day

Photography, Stylist, and Model - Yhishara Cerise 

Out and About

 Only in the last few years, I have become fascinated with dystopian stories and there is a wealth of such themed sims in Second Life.  One such sim, though one would never expect it, is the Enchanted Path Horse Trails which is where I went to take this picture.   It was nice to get out and about for exploring any of the sims in Second Life is a fun pastime.  So many creative people in Second Life and makes me happy to be a resident here.  Of course, as nice as it is to get out into the wild, it's always nice to get back to civilization - such as the Cosmopolitan Sales Room where one can pick up the latest PM release called Olivia.  

Dress-  PM - Olivia  Available at Cosmopolitan from May 15-27  

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/129/128/35

Outfit features - Izzie's, Not Found, Lelutka, Eatherstones, Eudora, Maitreya, AviGlam, and Petite Mort

Pose -  an lar [poses] The Noir Series - Five (m)

Taken on Location at Enchanted Path Horse Trails maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Path/226/204/1751

Stylist, Photographer, and Model - Yhishara Cerise

May Flowers

 

When I first picked up the latest release from PM (on offer for the May 1-13 round of Cosmopolitan) I knew I liked it.  Excitedly,  I attached the HUD and was scrolling through the various textures for the gown, I seen this beautiful dove grey and pale pink one and fell in love with it immediately.   It reminds me of water colour paintings with just a subtle wash of colour so delicate and soft just like a warm spring breeze or tender new blossoms awakening for the first time.    It's full of promise of the new season and the warmer weather to come.  

PM for COSMOPOLITAN May 1-13, 2023 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/59/85/35

In the Land of Sparkling Wisteria

I love spring.   After months of snow, ice and cold, the higher temperatures invites us to put aside all our winter layers and the colour palette shifts over into soft pastels such as this beautiful pale purple.   With the fairy lights in the wisteria and the gleam and sparkle of silver accents, this is an outfit woven with enchantment and is perfect for any spring goddess.  

Dress – PM  - Xanadu

Presently at WIP Event until May 22, 2023

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/WIP/149/178/1492

 

Headpiece – PM – Daintree  (at the PM main store)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stellar/123/95/23

 

OUTFIT FEATURES – Dernier, Izzie’s, Mila, Lelutka, Aprelle, Bauhaus (formerly Bauhaus Movement), Maitreya, Avi-glam, Stealthic, Alaskametro

 

LANDSCAPE FEATURES – Half-Deer, Alirium, Air, ANC

 

Pose-  Olive Juice- M Casual 3

 

Lighting – Purplebluenight

 

Model, Stylist, Photographer  - Yhishara Cerise

 

Blooms of Blushing Pink

 There are certain things, that no matter how many times you see them, no matter how they are rendered or reimagined will always be beautiful.  Sakura (or cherry) blossoms cover the streets in delicate pink snow and the trees themselves burst into bloom each year around this time.  They are everywhere in the world and mark the true beginning of spring blooming between April and May.   They are so beloved that every year cities and countries through the world have yearly Cherry Blossom festivals where people can come out and enjoy them. 

We are so fortunate in Second Life that we don't have to wait for a particular time of year to see them.  They are on artwork, landscape items (such as the trees in the background of this picture from 8f8), clothing, accessories and so much more.  One of my favourite things from PM has always been the Sakura V1 tatoo from PM.  I love it's delicate, water colour design.   While it was released many years ago, it has been updated to be compatible with today's mesh bodies (I am wearing it on Maitreya).  For those who got it and don't mind flaunting it - there is a more risqué version called Sakura V2 where the design is placed under the breasts.   It's definitely too pretty to cover up!

Here is your limo to get your set!

Tattoo – PM - Sakura V1 and PM - Sakura V2 (not shown)

Armbands – PM – from Nadira set

All three can be found at the PM main store: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stellar/124/96/23

 

OUTFIT features – Mila*Valentina E*Maitreya*Wings*

 

LANDSCAPE features – 8f8

 

LIGHTING  – TOR – DUSK – Beachin

POSE – Posesion- Lady 3

PHOTOGRAPHY, STYLING, MODEL – Yhishara Cerise

Tempting Fate

June is just around the corner and with it many people in real life will be hearing wedding bells.   Weddings are also a big thing in Second Life with many people partnering up and having huge blowout events for themselves and their friends.  I've been to a few (even been a bride!) and I always wish everyone in them the best.  For those that have been partnered with the same person for a long time much respect goes to them.   Part of the wedding events are often pictures and that brings me to the title of this post.

For me, I love taking pictures - truly I do.  And I have to remind myself of that every time I take them because my computer (while newer) has a tough time with shadows. Every time Second Life tells me in it's not-so-subtle crashing that I can do shadows or I can take a picture but not both.  I have to really coax it to get it to work. When taking this shot every time I hit refresh I felt like I was tempting fate - "Will it save or will it crash?!" 

 But then I see the final image and I think all the headaches and reloads were worth it...Just like love in Second Life...  All the heartache is worth it when you find that one that becomes THE ONE.  

Outfit – PM – Della – now at SENSE until April 28, 2023

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DreamsLand/180/105/1502

 

Pearl Necklace and Earring s –  PM – Audrey – Natural

Available the main store:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stellar/142/95/23

 

OUTFIT FEATURES

Velour*Izzie’s*Not Found*LeLutka*Maitreya*AviGlam*PoisonRouge*Stealthic

 

LANDSCAPE FEATURES

Dust Bunny

 

Lighting - [AnaLu] AvatarOptimal

Day Cyle - (SS) Atmospheric Daycycle Cloudy

 

Pose -  *Posesion* Morena 1

 

Model, Stylist and Photographer – Yhishara Cerise